The Boston Red Sox are set to visit the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. This game is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 7:10 PM. Fans can look forward to a night game under the lights.

Red Sox vs. Royals Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Royals MoneyLine: -102. The Royals have a better overall record and a strong home performance. Their pitching stats are also impressive, making them a good value at home.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.0 (101). Both teams have solid pitching, with the Royals having the best ERA in the league. This suggests a low-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Boston Red Sox have an even season record of 20-20, with a home record of 11-9 and a road record of 9-11.
• The Kansas City Royals have a better season record at 24-16, with a strong home performance of 16-5.
• In a recent game on May 9th, 2025, the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1, with Michael Lorenzen pitching 7 innings and allowing no runs.
• Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox hit a home run in their 5-0 win against the Texas Rangers on May 8th, 2025.
• On May 8th, 2025, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 10-0, with Bobby Witt Jr. contributing 2 doubles and 2 RBIs.

Red Sox vs Royals Preview

The Boston Red Sox will meet the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The Red Sox will have Garrett Crochet on the mound. Crochet has started 8 games this season, with a record of 3-2. His ERA stands at 2.02, and he has struck out 56 batters in 49 innings.

The Royals will counter with Cole Ragans. Ragans has started 7 games this season, holding a 2-1 record. He has an ERA of 3.79 and has struck out 57 batters in 35 2/3 innings. Both teams will look to their starting pitchers to set the tone for the game.

Kansas City Royals: A Glimpse at the Home Team

The Kansas City Royals are making strides in the 2025 season. Bobby Witt Jr. leads the team with a .318 batting average. He also tops the league with 25 runs, showcasing his ability to get on base and score. Maikel Garcia is another key player for the Royals. He has a .316 batting average and has contributed 17 RBIs. Garcia’s consistent performance helps keep the Royals competitive. Vinnie Pasquantino has hit the most home runs for the team with six. His 24 RBIs lead the team and the league. Pasquantino’s power is a crucial part of the Royals’ offense.

Boston Red Sox: A Look at the Away Team

Alex Bregman is a standout player for the Boston Red Sox. He has a .316 batting average and leads the league with nine home runs. Bregman also tops the league in runs with 28 and RBIs with 30. Rafael Devers is another key player for the Red Sox. He has a .253 batting average and has hit six home runs. Devers has scored 23 runs and driven in 26 RBIs, making him a strong contributor. Wilyer Abreu is also making an impact. He has a .273 batting average and matches Bregman with nine home runs. Abreu has scored 22 runs and has 25 RBIs this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Royals are a good pick for the MoneyLine at -102. They have a strong home record of 16-5, which gives them an edge. Their overall record of 24-16 is better than the Red Sox, who are at 20-20. The Royals’ pitching is also a strength, with the best ERA in the league at 2.81.

Choosing the Under 7.0 is a solid option due to both teams’ pitching strengths. The Royals’ ERA of 2.81 and the Red Sox’s ERA of 3.79 point to a low-scoring game. Recent games also show low scores, with the Royals winning 2-1 against the Red Sox. This supports the expectation of fewer runs in this game.

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